The following activity sheets teach your students how to solve equations based on a matrix.

The subtraction operation with matrices is similar to addition, where you need to match the position of elements. In order for subtraction to work both matrices must be the same dimensions. And similarly, to the addition of matrix, you have to ensure that both operands should be of the same order. It is all about matching the position of the values.

When you are trying to determine the difference between two matrices it is very clear. You will match the corresponding section of each matrix and just find the difference at each slot. It is very important to closely examine each matrix to figure out which matrix should be the minuend and subtrahend. The minuend should always be much larger in size. These worksheets explain how to solve matrix-based subtraction problems. Please note that all answers will also be in matrix form.



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Subtraction of Matrices Worksheets

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Matrix based Subtraction Lesson

If A and B are two matrices each of the order m X n, then their difference (A - B) is a matrix of order m X n. The value is obtained by subtracting the corresponding elements of A and B.

Worksheet

Students will to solve matrix based subtraction problems. Ten problems are provided.

Practice

Remember this skill is all about evaluating position and understanding which values you need to match in order to find the difference.

Review

Subtract the first element of the first table with the first element of the second table. Accordingly, subtract the second element of the first table with the second element of the second table. Perform subtraction of all the corresponding elements.

Drill

The concept of how to solve these types of problems is critically drilled into your head. Six practice problems are provided.

Quiz

Students will demonstrate their proficiency with this skill. Ten problems are provided.

Check

Students will solve subtraction of matrix set problems. Three problems are provided, and space is included for students to copy the correct answer when given.